Omega Museum Launches New Website
In May, 2010, Omega reopened its museum in Biel, Switzerland following several months of renovations. The Museum, located just opposite Omega’s headquarters, originally opened in January of 1984, and it is the oldest museum dedicated to a single watch brand. Now, the museum has a new, dedicated website. Find a link inside. Speaking of the museum’s renovation period, Omega president Stephen Urquhart likened it to an anthropological dig. Not only did we renovate the whole Museum but we also restored many of the period features of this listed building. We discovered things hidden in the archives which we didn't even know we had and when the Museum reopened, some of these objects were presented to the public for the first time. Extending the opening hours to Saturday will allow even more people to enjoy what is on display. The museum features items representing the brand's entire history, from the watchmaker's bench used by Louis Brandt when he began to make watches more than

Comco Opens New Swatch Group Investigation
The Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) has announced that it is opening an investigation against Swatch Group arising out of the Group’s plan to stop supplying mechanical watch movements and components to third parties. Comco said yesterday that the purpose of the investigation is to determine whether Swatch Group’s decision is an abuse of its dominant market position and so a violation of the cartel law. In a press statement, Swatch Group said that it initiated the Comco investigation itself in an effort to find a mutually agreeable solution to allow the Group to reduce its deliveries to third parties, which Swatch Group says is in the interest of the entire watch industry.The parties have agreed that Swatch Group will be allowed to decrease deliveries next year.In September 2009, WatchTime reported that Comco had opened an investigation into ETA’s business practices, and in December of that year, then-CEO Nicolas G. Hayek Sr. stated in an interview We no longer i

AP Royal Oak book
I've seen these in a couple pics posted on the forum. Looks like a hardback with a black cover. Where are they available? Are people buying them or are they getting them as gifts??I WANT ONE!

Service: Reserve times...Omega Moon...Val 72... Rolex...Others
I track the reserve times of my watches.To tell when they need service.But reserve times can be tracked on all watchesI posted the reserve times on three Omegas movements,I own: 1861 & 1866 & 550 for reference.I also have a rare Doxa (1962?), with a Val 72.Posted bellow: are the reserve some of the reserve times.I plan to send the Val 72 to Dalton Toledo, In LA..Los Angeles, California.Not lower Alabama.To have it serviced, soon.I think the Pivots on the balance are wornThere is a problem.Should be about 42-43 hours ?PM me if you want Dalton's info.I would like to know what reserve times people observe on their speedys.This may help people who are not sure when to service a watch.If the reserve times are consistent.No service is indicated.When they are low, or dropping.This shows a problem, or service is needed.Omega, Rolex and others.posts the reserve times; for reference.No two watches will be the same, in real life.And it will very, by temperature.Thank you for your time and

NYC ADs
Anyone have a good working relationship with the ADs in NYC? Was thinking about hitting one or two up this weekend to see what SS options they have. I've popped into the Torneau across from Bryant Park a few times but nothing. Curious if anyone has any intel on the other locations. Cheers...